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Elo Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

The House debated H.R. 7574, the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop and submit to Congress a plan to reorganize its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Office, identify redundant or non-essential positions and functions, and realign essential functions within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, with certain staffing and budget limits applying until the plan is submitted. Republicans, including Representatives Garbarino and Evans, said the bill would cut duplication and improve intelligence sharing among federal, state, and local partners. Representative Walkinshaw, a Democrat, said he supported the bill’s goals for engaging state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement but asked that the department consult Congress before any staff reductions and raised concern that the language on redundancies could be used to cut funding for intelligence work. Republicans responded that they were aligned on the bill’s aims, and members urged its passage.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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